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    GlossaryBecker's nevus

    benign skin condition with a dark, hairy patch

    Becker's nevus, also known as Becker melanosis, is a benign skin condition characterized by a large, irregularly shaped, hyperpigmented patch, often appearing on the upper trunk or shoulder. This patch may become more noticeable during adolescence and can be accompanied by an increase in hair growth (hypertrichosis) within the affected area.

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